Wichita eagle., 1887-10-30

mittee's report was then received, recon-
mending the adoption of the suggestions o
the state executive committee as a whole q
reported yesterday. This was, on motion
adopted.
The work of raising money for the genera
state work was then commenced. Mr.. Fisher
spoke concerning the need Of the work il
Kansas and of the plans for carrying tht
work outside of the state.
Ten thousand dollars were then raised fol
the use of the state committee during the
coming year. J. D. Hustled, of Wyandotte
and Secretary Fisher headed the list with
81, 900 each. Two thousand dollars more will
be raised in the state at once This is over
and above all the money raised for the use OF
the individual associations 1t will be used
to supply the state secretary and six assis
tants, for sending man, probably an Indian
from Haskell Institute, into the Indian terri
tory as missionary. This occupied all Of
the forenoon and part of the afternoon.
On motion of Mr., c. E. Mails a telegram
was sent to other Y. NJ. C. A. associations in
session announcing the fact. Secretary
Jennes proposed the following:
| "Ten thousand dollars for state workraised
in Kansas. Praise the Lord"
The delegates all rose and joinedin singing
s'Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow. "
| A paper was then read by J. E. Brown,
general secretary for Illinois, on How secure
competent
| MEN FOR GENERAL SECRETARIES.
| Don't know. If had an infalliole receipt
it would be invaluable and would probably
be kept for home consumption.
| Have no receipt and don't know; therefore
approach the question with some caution
Pray We therefore the Lord Of the harvest.
| /. There must be a clear conception or
the kind of man needed for the work. In
this am sure that the need of business quail
iflcatons has been too generally overlooked,
| The work Of general secretary is
largely administrative, executive, distribut-
| i've. He must have clear business insigh
quick perceptions OF human nature; must
make prompt decisions, and be able to "brlng
thingt to pass"
No amount Of piety will makeup for lack
here. The competent" general secretary
must have "businessn about him as well as
conservation.
| 9. IL this is so it is useless for us to conf1ne
our search for secretaries to the unemployed,
or the easily influenced ''goody- goody" young
men, We may find plenty Of candidates.
| but understand our search today. i5 for
| "competentn men. Such man must have
conservation, conscience; he also must have
business ability. We shall not secure with
out finding; we shall not find WITHOUT seek
ing in the right places. Seek then:
| (a) Among young men who are successful
| in business The Lord call the apostles from
active pursuits--He is doing it today. He
called fishers from nets to be fishers Of men.
He calls men from business to follow Him in
being about the Fathers business.
(b) Among college students who show
aptitude for business.
e)~Among successful professional men,
teachers, lawyers, doctors.
3. Having found lay the work upon the
! young mans conscience. Give information;
show the great opportunity for good; the
Lord calls sor more laborers.
4. Having aroused the conscience, give
| training through convention work; through
courses Of reading; through the Springfield
| "School for Christian Workers" Native
talent is not enough; there must be training;
| iron ore is useless unless developed.
:-ls ia He IS, al
| flied men.
&. This process Of seeking out and train
ing must 90 on continuously. To greatex-
tent it must be done by the most competent
general secretaries: they come in closest con-
tact with the men.
After discussion on this topic, partici-
pated IN by many of the delegates, the sub
ject of
THED DAY AND WEEK OF PRAYER
was taken up and the following paper was
read by a Nash, general secretary, Of
Topeka:
OBSERVANCE or THIS WEEK OF PRAYER FOR
YOUNG MEN.
The second Sunday in November has been
| observed as a day of prayer for young men
and Young Mems Christian Associations
| since 1865 Since 1870 the whole week has
| been set as de for special effort on behalf Of
Young men. The blessing OF God has rested
upon this season from the first, and 1t hiss
| witnessed many special manifestations OF the
presence and power OF the Holy Spirit
| There is no association but what should OBJ
serve this week in some manner. The fol
| lowing are come suggestions as 70 how slls
| week may probably be observed under the
| blessing Of God.
l. There should be meeting OF the work
ers at least two weeks before the date to
plan for the weeks work. They should de-
| eide what meetings should be held, make ar
rangements for advertising them, plan for
| invitation, work for young mems gospel
meetings. and provide for doing personal
| work at the close OF the gospel meetings.
Those who are going 10 do such WORK can
profitably spend an evening before the meet
| ing In Bible study, considering objections
made By inquirers. Each worker should
have some definite work assigned hin IN con
nection with the meetings.
: There should be al early Sunday morn
! ing conservation meeting, special etfoTt beIng
made 20 secure good ATTENDANCE OF work
ers, as well as some OF those who have not
been very active The meeting should be
There should be no general prayer, bC. each
man should pray for himself and for whst he
needs most Let the object OF the meeting
he 10 get right with Goa, 50 that ali may es
used during the coming week.
s. Arrangements should be made Tor
young mems gospel meeting Sunday after
noon. Put forth unusual efforts IN al direc-